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Cattai National Park

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Last reviewed: Fri 31 October 2025, 8.47am

Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.47am.

Closed areas: Mitchell Park (annex of Cattai National Park) closed night time, due to pest animal control shooting operations.

Mitchell Park (annex of Cattai National Park) are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Nearby alerts

Applies from Sun 2 Nov 2025, 9.20am to Fri 7 Nov 2025, 7.00pm. Last reviewed: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 9.31am

Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial pest control Sunday November 2nd - Friday November 7th 2025

The following areas will be closed from 5pm Sunday 2nd November through to 5pm Friday 7th November 2025 for aerial pest control operations:

  • Capertee National Park
  • The Goulburn River Corridor of Goulburn River National Park
  • Nullo Mountain area of Wollemi National Park (Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp will remain OPEN)
  • Mugii Murum-Ban State Conservation Area
  • Munghorn Nature Reserve

The Drip walking track will remain open during this time. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Mudgee NPWS Office on (02) 6370 9000

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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.16am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.45pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

  • Galon Cabins
  • Murphy's Campground
  • Dunphy's Campground
  • Burralow Creek Campground
  • Euroka Campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1.13pm to Mon 17 Nov 2025, 1.14pm. Last reviewed: Mon 27 Oct 2025, 4.31pm

Other planned events: Major cycling event – Bells Line of Road and Darling Causeway closures

Expect closures and delays for a major cycling event on Bells Line of Road (westbound) and Darling Causeway on Sunday 16 November 2025. Avoid the area and follow the directions of road signage.

For specific closure information, see website VIC100 - Go For Broke

Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 9.28am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 9.30am. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 12.04pm

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Abercrombie River NP/SCA

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.00am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.24am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.

During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

Yellomundee Regional Park

  • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

 

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.19am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.22am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

  • Coorangooba
  • Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
  • Newnes campground
  • Wheeny Creek
  • Colo Meroo
  • Sheepskin Hut

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.12am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.16am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Dharug National Park

  • Mill Creek Campground

Mount Royal National Park

  • Youngville Campground

Yengo National Park

  • Blue Gums Campground
  • Mountain Arm Campground
  • Yengo House
  • Finchley Campground
  • Mogo Campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Wed 1 Oct 2025, 9.05am to Tue 31 Mar 2026, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9.11am

Fire bans: Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves

A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

However the following campgrounds are exempt:

Capertee National Park

  • Capertee Campground
  • Honeyeater Homestead
  • Capertee Homestead
  • Capertee Cottage

Goulburn River National Park

  • Spring Gully campground
  • Big River campground

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

Applies from Tue 16 Sep 2025, 8.58am. Last reviewed: Wed 29 Oct 2025, 10.44am

Closed areas: Section of Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track Closed

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or via Old Coach Road from Newnes Plateau. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

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Applies from Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.03pm to Fri 28 Nov 2025, 5.09pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 5.11pm

Closed areas: Area closed for road repairs

The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:

  • California trail - closed until 28 Nov 2025

Visitor areas that are currently closed include:

  • California Hut - closed until 28 Nov 2025

Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 7.00am to Sun 30 Nov 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 11.56am

Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes

Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.

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Applies from Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3.15pm. Last reviewed: Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3.24pm

Fire bans: Part Park Fire Ban: Wollemi National Park

A part park fire ban is in place for Wollemi National Park, in Newnes and Deep Pass Campgrounds and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

  • They're under direct control of an adult
  • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

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Applies from Fri 10 Oct 2025, 8.00am to Mon 22 Dec 2025, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.48am

Closed areas: Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed at night time, due to pest animal control shooting operations.

As 10 October untill 22 December, all Scheyville National Park excluding Long Neck Lagoon are closed due to pest animal control shooting operations. Shooting operations will occur on select nights throughout this period, excluding weekends and public holidays. The operations will run from sunset to sunrise, where the park will be closed for public access.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Cumberland Area Office on 02 4580 2750.

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Applies from Fri 30 Dec 2022, 11.19am. Last reviewed: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8.48am

Closed areas: Longneck Lagoon walking track partial closure, Scheyville National Park

Longneck Boardwalk currently closed due to flood damage. The rest of Longneck walking track is open. 

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Applies from Fri 9 May 2025, 3.09pm to Thu 5 Feb 2026, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 3 Oct 2025, 8.54am

Other planned events: Toilet closures in Lane Cove National Park

Some toilets within this park will be closed during the week, opening only on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays. The closed toilets are at:

  • Carters Creek (Area 9)
  • Scribbly Gums (Area 17)
  • Haynes Flat (Area 32)

This does not apply to bookings. Where there are bookings, toilets will be open.

For more information, please contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400.

Applies from Wed 23 Nov 2022, 2.08pm. Last reviewed: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 9.47am

Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed

The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage. 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.

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Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10.24am

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/cattai-national-park/local-alerts

Contact

  • in the Sydney and surrounds region
  • Cattai National Park is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day (including motorbikes). Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Buy annual pass
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Emergency services

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